Balbirnie Park Caravan Club Site
(REF : BAP)

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£13.55

Ideal for ...

Cycling

Dogs

Peaceful stays

Why stay here ...

Attractively set within 400 acres of parkland, Balbirnie Park Club site offers a variety of walks, some of which are suitable for cycling, wheelchairs and mobility scooters. The site is great for dog owners, with plenty of open space and woodland, and is a great holiday location for everyone in the family. You have a choice of pitches: those grouped in open areas and surrounded by statuesque mature trees or others located in charming shady glades.

The nearby village of Markinch is only steps away and offers grocery shops, a post office, restaurants, bars and cafes, most of which offer free WIFI and are dog friendly.

The stunning beaches of Elie, Leven and St Monans are just a short drive away, as well as as award winning fish and chips shop in Anstruther. The beautiful Falkland Palace and gardens are also only 5.5 miles from site and well worth a visit.

The railway station, just 15 minutes’ walk from the site, provides direct links to Edinburgh, Dundee and Perth. Why not take a day trip to Edinburgh, just an hours’ train ride away that crosses the spectacular Forth Bridge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The bus also stops directly outside the site making access to the local area easy.

For a more active way to spend the day visit Glenrothes and Kirkaldy sporting facilities or go swimming, ten pin bowling, ice skating, go carting or horse riding (all within five miles of the site). There is also a golf club in Balbirnie Park and a further 30 courses in Fife including the famous St Andrews course. The Balbirnie Park Club Site enjoys the annual Highland games for Markinch & Glenrothes located just opposite in the John Dalton Park, every first weekend in June. Enjoy traditional bagpipes, dancing, tug of war and caber throwing.

Please call the site directly to book your tent pitch on 01592 759130 - site staff will be pleased to help with your booking.

Extras

Price per night for extra car: £2.00

Supplements

Pitches

Touring pitch types

Awning

Without Awning

Standard (electric & hardstanding)

Yes

Yes

Standard (electric & grass)

Yes

Yes

Non-electric (hardstanding)

Non-electric (grass)

Serviced (electric & hardstanding)

Serviced (electric & grass)

Super (electric & hardstanding)

Other pitch types

Tent (electric & grass)

Tent (non-electric & grass)

Yes

Camping pod

Seasonal

Yes

Storage

Static / mobile

Nearby

Nearby activities

Golf within 5 miles

Watersports within 5 miles

Cycling notes:

The open, hilly terrain combined with pockets of woodland is a mountain biker’s dream. Try the Glenrothes Circular, starting at Balbirnie Street car park, or cycle in Balbirnie Park. The nearest National Cycle Network is 1 (Dover to Shetland) OS ref NO296018. For more routes visit the tourist office.

The site is surrounded by farmland and lochs, including Loch Leven, so it’s easy to find routes to explore. The East and West Lomond hills are a great starting point with routes for all abilities. There is also a coastal path from Burntisland to St. Andrews that is accessible from most coastal towns, the nearest of which is Leven about 7 miles from the site.

On your doorstep

Pub within 1 mile

Shop within 1 mile

Town/village within 1 mile

Supermarket notes:The closest is Morrisons in Glenrothes, about 2 miles from the site.

Great savings on days out

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Set on the Southern shore of the Loch, RSPB Loch Leven Nature Reserve offers a great day out for families, nature lovers and wildlife watchers alike. Formerly known as Vane Farm, we brought this reserve in 1967 as a centre for environmental edcuation and it is still a fantastic place for children to explore and discover nature today.

Map

Directions

Please do not use sat nav on final approach to the site. From South leave M90 at junction 2A (junction 3 if approaching from North) onto A92 (signposted Kirkcaldy) for about 15 miles. At Tullis Russell roundabout (see large chimneys on left) turn right onto B9130 (signposted Markinch, Balbirnie Park House Hotel, Balbirnie Park international caravan site sign). In 0.75 mile turn left at large white signpost into Balbirnie Park. The site entrance is on the right in 30 yards.

Well located just off the A92 entering the village of Markinch and on the edge of a large public park with a hotel and golf course within the park. Golf club house is handy for 'pub' meals cooked to a good standard and very welcoming.
Good location within Fife for travels around to St Andrews, the coastal villages and Dunfermline. Station in Markinch also gives access to Edinburgh and is easily walkable from site.
it is a site with two different characteristics though - the north-eastern part is badly overlooked by houses/flats and is at a much lower level to them so generally very unappealing. The other part of the site has some open glades or alternatively some areas within the trees. There are no facilities on-site for children's play but the adjoining park gives plenty of run-around' space.
One pitch to avoid, having seen the problems caused to others trying to get into it and the adjoining spaces either side, is No.47. In my view it would be better to scrap this one completely and simply make it a turning area for the adjoining pitches.
Would I go back? Yes, if I could be guaranteed of getting a spot away from the houses. As there would be no guarantee then, sadly, probably not.

Great welcome from the wardens who recommended a lovely pitch for us which proved to be ideal. Facilities were immaculate and only sorry we could only stay for one night as we were on our way home from a tour of Scotland. Will return again for a longer stay.

Second time on this site and will return again in the future. Very tidy, even with all the trees on site. Facilities were immaculate and wardens were very helpful when I had a problem with the canopy on my motorhome. Being next to the Balbirnie estate was an added bonus for walking the dog. It is also only a short walk to the village for any supplies that might be required.
Would definitely recommend this site to friends.

Just returned from our first visit to this site. Lovely site but oh what a mess our motorhome was in when we left. Roof and sides covered in birch sap, it has taken us 3hrs to clean it off our van. We will return but be much more careful in the pitch we select. Be aware.

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